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EXCLUSIVE: Director Bill Oliver has rounded out the cast for his drama Our Son, with Andrew Rannells (Girls5eva), Robin Weigert (American Horror Story) and Kate Burton (Inventing Anna) signing on for roles, along with Phylicia Rashad (This Is Us), Cassandra Freeman (Bel-Air) and Isaac Powell (Dear Evan Hansen). The…

Bel-Air is Peacock's one-hour drama series that re-imagines the beloved ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a modern, dramatic take on Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. Joining moderator Matt Grobar at Deadline’s Contenders Television at the…

Peacock' Bel-Air, a contemporary reimagining of the ’90s Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has set its main cast. Joining previously cast newcomer Jabari Banks, who will succeed Smith as Will, are these fellow series regulars: Adrian Holmes (At That Age) as Phillip Banks. The role was played by James…

Emily Althaus (Orange Is the New Black) has booked a series-regular role opposite Charity Wakefield, Will Patton, Toby Kebbell and Jim Belushi in ABC drama pilot Salvage from writer-producer Don Todd and ABC Studios. Written and executive produced by Todd and directed by Uta Briesewitz, Salvage centers on ex-cop Jimmy…

Cassandra Freeman has signed with Don Buchwald & Associates for theatrical representation and One Entertainment for management. The actress, who starred as Wanda Durant in the Lifetime movie The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story, recently guest starred on FX’s Donald Glover comedy Atlanta and recurred on the…

Cassandra Freeman (Inside Man, Single Ladies), Tracie Thoms (Cold Case, Rent), Pauletta Washington (Wilma), Daniel Bellomy, Nic Few (Major Crimes, The Exes), and Demarius Mack (Real Husbands Of Hollywood) have been cast in Lifetime original movie with the working title of The Real MVP: The Wanda Pratt Story, based on…